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We spoke to Eddie Trahearn, CEO at GB Bank, about how the bank has evolved since obtaining full permissions, how its bespoke funding solutions give a strong platform for long-term relationships, and what brokers can expect to see from the Bank in 2026. financialreporter.co.uk/in-t…
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The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has launched a brand refresh. At the core of the updated identity are three words - ‘Advice, Mortgages, Insurance’ - paired with the new strapline ‘Championing Advice, Shaping the Future’. financialreporter.co.uk/ami-…
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IMLA has published a new report and accompanying five-minute guide to help mortgage advisers understand and explain swap rates and why they matter more than Bank Rate when it comes to the pricing of fixed rate mortgages. financialreporter.co.uk/imla…
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Alex Upton fromHampshire Trust Bank says many conversations with brokers now sit around how borrowers intend to structure, refinance or reposition assets over the long-term, rather than simply whether the property itself fits appetite. financialreporter.co.uk/blog…
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The latest quarterly lending data from the BDLA has found that the UK bridging and development finance market entered 2026 in a more "measured" phase, following a period of growth and amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Across its tier 1 to tier 5 ranges, selected products up to 95% LTV have been cut by 35bps. financialreporter.co.uk/prec…
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Gatehouse Bank has announced a 0.10% rate reduction on selected residential and buy-to-let products for UK residents. financialreporter.co.uk/gate…
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52% of new first-time buyers will be 65 or older by the time their mortgage matures, according to new data from Experian. financialreporter.co.uk/over…
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Starting on May 22nd, buyer demand dropped by 8% over the course of the heatwave week, as potential buyers held off from booking viewings to either soak in or take shelter from the heat. financialreporter.co.uk/buye…
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Residential rates have been reduced by up to 20bps and buy-to-let rates are down by up to 13bps. financialreporter.co.uk/cove…
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Quilter has appointed Justin Towlson as head of sales for strategic growth. financialreporter.co.uk/quil…
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The average maximum LTV for foreign nationals sits at just 85%, and only then if the household earns around £75,000 or more. financialreporter.co.uk/just…
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Amid continued quarterly growth, many expect the Bank of England to adopt a 'wait and see' approach to interest rates at its meeting next week. financialreporter.co.uk/gdp-…
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TAB has announced the appointment of Jack Bonner to the position of chief risk officer.
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Nottingham Building Society has appointed Amany Attia to its Board as a non-executive director with immediate effect. financialreporter.co.uk/nott…
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LendInvest expands Glasgow team to boost broker support
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The Family Building Society has appointed Sam Byrne to the position of BDM covering the northern and western Home Counties.
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Northern towns lead surge in first-time buyer house prices
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Smart Money People's H1 2026 Mortgage Lender Benchmark found that overall satisfaction with mortgage lenders scored 4.22 out of 5, down 0.03 from H2 2025. financialreporter.co.uk/sati…
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LMS has announced that Nick Chadbourne has decided to step down from his role as chief executive officer.
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